Motorola Edge 70 Max vs Sharp Aquos R9
The Motorola Edge 70 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Sharp Aquos R9 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3; launch prices were $500 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads — 75/100 vs 68/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Edge 70 Max has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the Motorola Edge 70 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,073,131 vs 1,660,924); the Sharp Aquos R9 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 221g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Max
Sharp Aquos R9
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3073131 vs 1660924
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1860
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 5045
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $599
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Sharp Aquos R9 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 221g
- Better camera (60/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Max vs the Sharp Aquos R9, the Motorola Edge 70 Max scores 7 points higher (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (91/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 leads (60/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max leads (80/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Max — 72/100, Sharp Aquos R9 — 50/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (91/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (60/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Max | Sharp Aquos R9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 3073131 | 1660924 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 1860 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 5045 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.0×8.3 mm | 156.0×75.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Sharp Aquos R9
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Sharp Aquos R9
- 6.5" PRO IGZO LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Max
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 25W
Sharp Aquos R9
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Max and Sharp Aquos R9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Max leads Sharp Aquos R9 by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $99. Motorola Edge 70 Max was $99 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (91/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max is a bit better (99/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Max (60/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Max notably outperforms the Sharp Aquos R9 (80/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos R9 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max edges out the Sharp Aquos R9 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Max and the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Sharp Aquos R9 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Sharp Aquos R9 leads on camera score (60/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Max or the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Max over the Sharp Aquos R9?
The Motorola Edge 70 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Sharp Aquos R9 is a better fit for active users.